Evidence of iron deficiency anemia in infants 9 to 12 months of age is most likely to be caused by:
1. Excessive milk intake.
2. Addition of solid foods.
3. Prematurity of the infant.
4. Rh and ABO incompatibility.
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1. Excessive milk intake will decrease appetite and result in fewer intakes of foods containing iron.
2. Solid foods will contain iron, thus not causing a deficiency.
3. A premature infant may be anemic for other reasons besides iron deficiency.
4. The incompatibilities would have been noticed earlier in the infant's life. This does not cause iron deficiency.
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